Last updated: June 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly and to provide information to website operators. This policy explains how Sudan Facts uses cookies.
2. Our Approach
We use cookies minimally. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party behavioural analytics. We do not build profiles of visitors. Our use of cookies is limited to what is necessary for the site to function efficiently.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Session Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
WordPress sets short-lived session cookies to maintain basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences within a browsing session. These expire when you close your browser and do not persist on your device.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie |
Checks that cookies are enabled | Session |
3.2 Performance Cookies (W3 Total Cache)
We use the W3 Total Cache plugin to improve page load times. This plugin may set cookies to identify whether a visitor has a cached version of a page available. These cookies contain no personally identifiable information and are not shared with any third party.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
w3tc_* |
Page caching and performance delivery | Session / short-lived |
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
We explicitly do not use:
- Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or any Google advertising products
- Facebook Pixel or any Meta advertising tools
- Any advertising network or programmatic ad cookies
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Fingerprinting or device identification beyond standard web server logs
5. Cloudflare
Our website is served through Cloudflare’s network for performance and security. Cloudflare may set a cookie called __cf_bm to help manage bot traffic. This is a functional security measure. See Cloudflare’s Cookie Policy for details.
6. How to Control Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
Note: disabling performance cookies may slow page load times but will not affect your ability to read our content.
7. Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy if our cookie use changes. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact
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Facts Center for Journalism Services (FCJS) · Nairobi, Kenya
